Fundraiser Event

Owl Tree Theater for the People will perform the play, “The Death of the Oldest Dog in the World” at 1:30 p.m. at Common Ground Theatre, 4815B Hillsborough Road, Durham. Tickets are $8 per person or $12 for a couple. Proceeds will benefit the Wake County Hospice and Wake County SPCA. brownpapertickets.com/event/262145.

Author Event

Kay Goldstein will talk about her new book, “Star Child” at 2 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-942-7373, flyleafbooks.com.

One-act Play Event

A one-act play titled, “Nina Simone… What More Can I Say?” will be presented at 2 p.m. in the Stone Center auditorium at UNC-Chapel Hill. 919-962-9001, unc.edu/depts/stonecenter.

Concert Event

Singer-songwriter Junko will perform as part of Music in the Galleries at 2 p.m. at the Ackland Art Museum. ackland.org.

Lecture Event

Comedian Steve Bhaerman will hold a lecture titled, “Comedy as a Healing Art” from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Newman Center at UNC Chapel Hill.

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous meets from 4 to 5 p.m. at Carrboro United Methodist Church, 200 Hillsborough Road. 919-448-7010.

Noir Film Series

The Orange County Cultural Center and the Hillsborough Arts Council will hold the Summer Noir Film Series featuring classic films from the 1940s from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Depot in Hillsborough. 919-913-5213.

Concert Event

Southern Village will hold its “Sundays at Six” music series at 6 p.m. on the stage at the Village Green. southernvillage.com.

Monday

Yoga Class

A yoga class for people new to yoga, in treatment for cancer, a caregiver or cancer survivor, is held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. by the UNC Comprehensive Cancer Support Program at Carolina Pointe II, 6011 Farrington Road. Cost is $5 per session. unclineberger.org.

Breastfeeding Group

Breastfeeding Cafe, an informal drop-in gathering of breastfeeding moms, is held from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Red Hen, University Mall, 201 South Estes Drive.

Restorative Yoga

Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center, 5517 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., offers a free Restorative Yoga class for anyone affected by cancer from 3 to 4:30 p.m. 919-401-9333.

Walking Group

A walking group for women age 55 and older will walk trails in Meadowmont at 3:30 p.m. 919-967-4054, walkingforwomen@gmail.com.

Canine Playtime

The Chapel Hill Small Dog Meetup Group will gather from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Southern Village Dog Park, 1000 Dogwood Acres Drive. For dogs under 25 lbs. smalldogmeetup@gmail.com.

Divorce Support Group

DivorceCare, a seminar and support group offering information in a small-group setting for men and women experiencing divorce, will hold sessions from 7 to 9 p.m. at Orange United Methodist Church. Book fee is $12, scholarships available. 919-942-2825, mwmcclain@nc.rr.com.

Author Event

George Singleton will read from his new short story collection, “Stray Decorum” at 7 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-942-7373, flyleafbooks.com.

Monday Book Group

Monday Night Book Group will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Chapel Hill Public Library in University Mall. The book, “Grapes of Wrath” by John Steinbeck will be discussed. 919-968-2780.

Gamblers Anonymous

Gamblers Anonymous meets at 7:30 p.m. at Amity United Methodist Church, 825 Estes Drive. 888-846-4427.

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous meets from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Carrboro United Methodist Church, 200 Hillsborough Road. 919-933-1355.

Tuesday

Knitting for Charity

Knitting for Charity, a needlework group that provides knitted and crocheted items for various charities, meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the middle of University Mall. Bring acrylic yarn and knitting needles or crochet hook. 919-968-2780.

Bingo

Residents 50 and up can register to play bingo from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. Call 919-918-7364.

Farmers’ Market

The Fearrington Farmers Market at Fearrington Village on U.S. 15-501 South is held at 4 p.m.

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous meets from 6 to 7 p.m. at Evergreen United Methodist Church, U.S. 15-501. 919-933-1355.

Cancer Support Program

UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Cancer Support Program will hold a free monthly educational series of “cancer conversations” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every third Tuesday at Carolina Pointe II, 6011 Farrington Road. RSVP. 919-445-5336, unclineberger.org.

Book Lovers Club

Book Lovers Club will meet at 7 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The book, “Banana: The Fate of the Fruit That Changed the World” by Dan Koeppel will be discussed. 919-942-7373, meetup.com/flyleafbooklovers.

Support Group

The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance support group meets from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Drive. 919-428-6296.

Support Group

SMART Recovery sponsors a free recovery group for drinking and other addictive behaviors at 7:30 p.m. at Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Drive. trianglesmartrecovery.org.

Wednesday

Walking Group

A walking group for women ages 55 and older treks the Bolin Creek Greenway at 8:30 a.m.919-967-4054, walkingforwomen@gmail.com.

Stories and Crafts

Story time and craft activity for children will be held at The Children’s Store, 243 S. Elliott Road, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 919-942-8027, thechildrensstoreinc.com.

Restorative Yoga

Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center, 5517 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., offers a free restorative yoga class for anyone affected by cancer from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 919-401-9333.

Author Discussion

Shared Learning of Chapel Hill presents Rita Berman reading from and discussing the works of Charles Dickens from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Celebration Assembly of God Church, 114 Weaver Dairy Road. 919-967-6439.

Canine Playtime

The Chapel Hill Small Dog Meetup Group will gather from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Southern Village Dog Park, 1000 Dogwood Acres Drive. For dogs smaller than 25 pounds. smalldogmeetup@gmail.com.

Farmers Market

The Carrboro Farmers’ Market is open from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Town Commons, 301 W. Main St. carrborofarmers market.com.

Pints for Prostates

The Crunkleton will hold Pints for Prostates from 5 to 8 p.m. at 320 W. Franklin St. There will be different health care professionals, including a family doctor, urologist, and oncologist, to talk about the various aspects of prostate cancer, as well as beer and live music. One dollar from every beer sold at the event and throughout the month will be donated to Pints for Prostates and the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. thecrunkleton.com/event.php?id=221.

CHOP NC Meeting

CHOP NC will meet at 7 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Debbie Moose will be the featured speaker. 919-942-7373, chopnc.com.

Poetry Reading

A poetry reading with Michael McFee will be at 7 p.m. at the Burwell School Historic Site, 319 N. Churton St., Hillsborough. McFee will read from his eighth book of poetry, “That Was Oasis.” 919-732-7451, director@burwellschool.org.

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous holds a meeting in Spanish at 7 p.m. in Room 16 at Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Drive. 919-401-6124.

Compulsive Eaters Anonymous

Compulsive Eaters Anonymous meets at 7:30 p.m. in Room 18 at Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Drive. Hope4Eaters.ChapelHill@ gmail.com.

Thursday

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime is held at 10:30 a.m. at Flyleaf Books, 725 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-942-7373, flyleaf books.com.

Yoga Class

A yoga class for people new to yoga, in treatment for cancer, a caregiver or cancer survivor, is held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. by the UNC Comprehensive Cancer Support Program at Carolina Pointe II, 6011 Farrington Road. Cost is $5 per session. unclineberger.org.

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous meets from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Carrboro United Methodist Church, 200 Hillsborough Road. This meeting is kid friendly. 917-531-8523.

Author Event

Judy Hogan will read from and sign copies of her new book, “Killer Frost” from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the Pittsboro Farmers’ Market.

Edmisten Watergate Papers Program

To mark the donation of his papers, Rufus Edmisten will speak about his Watergate experience and be interviewed by Chancellor Holden Thorp at 5:30 p.m. in the Wilson Special Collections Library at UNC-Chapel Hill. Attendees can view selections from the Edmisten archive at 5 p.m. 919-548-1203, lib.unc.edu/blogs/news/index.php/2012/08/rufus-edmisten-watergate-papers.

Debate On Government

Former presidential candidate and DNC chair Howard Dean will debate Fox Business anchor John Stossel concerning the role of government in a free society at 6 p.m. in Room 3105 in the Great Hall of the Student Union Building at UNC-Chapel Hill. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. The event is free, but will be ticketed. Tickets can be picked up at the Student Union.

Movie Event

Second Journey and the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center will show the film, “Away From Her” at 6:30 p.m. at 2551 Homestead Ave.

Election Forum

The Organizing Against Racism Alliance will hold an election-focused forum titled, “Politics, Race and the November Election” from 7 to 9 p.m. in the OSAWA Community Room, 400 Jones Ferry Road, Carrboro. A panel will discuss “Economic Justice.” organizingagainstracism.com.

Friday

Computer Class

A computer class for new users of Microsoft Word will be from 8:15 to 9:45 a.m. at the Chapel Hill Public Library in University Mall. 919-968-2780.

Self Help

Recovery International, a nonprofit, peer-led mental fitness training and support group for those suffering with anxiety, depression and anger management meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon at 550 Smith Level Road, Carrboro. 919-886-7768, TriRecoveryNow@gmail.com.

Lecture Event

Christine Mumma, executive director of the N.C. Center on Actual Innocence, will lecture on “Wrongful Convictions - Prevention and Correction” at 10:30 a.m. at the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road. 919-968-2070.

Peace Vigil

Vigils for peace and justice are held at the corner of Elliott Road and East Franklin Street from 5 to 6 p.m. 919-942-2535.

Concert Event

The Cat’s Cradle and the town of Carrboro will hold a free concert at 5:30 p.m. in the Carrboro Town Commons. Gates open at 5 p.m. Tift Merritt, Megafaun and Mandolin Orange will perform. Ticket vouchers guaranteeing entry are available before the concert at local businesses. catscradle.com.

Murder and Mayhem

As part of the Friends of the Chapel Hill Public Library’s Beyond the Books series, a panel discussion with the Murder and Mayhem Tour will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Chapel Hill Public Library at University Mall.

Author Event

Brent Weeks will discuss his book, “The Blinding Knife” at 7 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-942-7373, flyleafbooks.com.

Fundraiser Event

Owl Tree Theater for the People will perform the play, “The Death of the Oldest Dog in the World” at 7:30 p.m. at Common Ground Theatre, 4815B Hillsborough Road, Durham. Tickets are $8 per person or $12 for a couple. Proceeds will benefit the Wake County Hospice and Wake County SPCA. brownpapertickets.com/event/262145.

Saturday

Farmers Markets

The Carrboro Farmers’ Market is open from 7 a.m. to noon at the Town Commons, 301 W. Main St. carrborofarmersmarket.com.

The Eno River Farmers’ Market is open from 8 a.m. to noon at the Public Market House on East Margaret Lane in Hillsborough.

The Hillsborough Farmers’ Market is held in the parking lot of the Home Depot on N.C. 86 from 8 a.m. to noon. 919-732-8315.

The Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market is held in the parking lot of University Mall from 8 a.m. to noon.

thechapelhillfarmersmarket.com.

Bird Walk

The New Hope Audubon Society will hold a bird walk at 7 a.m. meeting at the Mardi Gras Bowling Alley parking lot. Bring sturdy shoes, water and snacks. spttdrdshnk@yahoo.com.

Toastmasters

Two Toastmasters clubs meet Saturdays. The Chapel Hill Toastmasters meet at 8 a.m. in the University Presbyterian Church Youth Center. Email patrick@treatuwell.com. The Speak Up! Toastmasters meet at 11 a.m. at the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce, 104 S. Estes Drive. Email info@speakuptmc.org.

Red, White, Blue and Horses Too

An event titled, “Red, White, Blue and Horses Too” to raise awareness for homeless veterans and spend the day with horses will be at 9:30 a.m. at the Mustang Misfit Ranch, 4315 Meadow Crest Drive. There will be demonstrations, horse show and family activities. Admission is one non-perishable food item. A can of tuna or chicken can be donated for a horse or pony ride or horse drawn wagon ride. Proceeds will benefit Maple Court and CAARE. adoptedwildmustangfestival.com, se.region@uswhba.org.

Restorative Yoga

Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center, 5517 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., offers a free Restorative Yoga class for anyone affected by cancer from 10:30 a.m. to noon. 919-401-9333.

Canine Playtime

The Chapel Hill Small Dog Meetup Group gathers from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Southern Village Dog Park, 1000 Dogwood Acres Drive. For dogs smaller than 25 pounds. smalldogmeetup@gmail.com.

Special Storytime Event

A special storytime event with picture book author/illustrator Annette Simon featuring her new book, “Robot Zombie Frankenstein” will be at 11 a.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-942-7373, flyleafbooks.com.

Author Event

Peter Adam Salomon will read from his chilling debut young adult novel, “Henry Franks” at 2 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-942-7373, flyleafbooks.com.

Concert Event

As part of the Carolina Brewery Summer Patio Music Series, Tommy Edwards and Lonesome Heart will perform from 7 to 10 p.m. at Carolina Brewery, 120 Lowes Drive, Suite 100, Pittsboro.

Fundraiser Event

Owl Tree Theater for the People will perform the play, “The Death of the Oldest Dog in the World” at 7:30 p.m. at Common Ground Theatre, 4815B Hillsborough Road, Durham. Tickets are $8 per person or $12 for a couple. Proceeds will benefit the Wake County Hospice and Wake County SPCA. brownpapertickets.com/event/262145.